The Director of Engineering will oversee the maintenance and broadcasting of over 400 radio station locations. They will manage engineers and technicians, make recommendations to improve broadcast quality, and troubleshoot any broadcast problems. The Director must have at least 15 years of experience in radio engineering, 10 years of managing engineering staff, strong communication skills, and an FCC license.

1. Job Description
Position Title Director of Engineering Job Code
Reports To General Manager FLSA Status Exempt
Department Engineering Effective Date 02/04/2016
Position Purpose:
Oversees the engineering and technical integrity of the network and is familiar with AM and/or FM
transmitters, combiners and antenna systems, and satellite broadcast. Able to manage large-scale projects such
as studio builds or transmitter installations, and have expertise in directional arrays, studio equipment, and
computer and telephone systems as well.
Outcomes:
• Director will successfully oversee the consistent broadcast transmission of over 400 locations
• Director will oversee the maintenance, repair and improvements of all locations
• Director will hire, manage and train of radio station engineers and technicians
• Director will make recommendations to general manager and board of directors to improve broadcast
quality
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
• Able to communicate well with technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to keep pace with technological advancements
• Will be able to troubleshoot broadcast problems and offer solutions
• Ability to budget radio station builds and major renovations to current sites
• Personnel management skills
Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
• Direct the maintenance and repairs on-site and remote broadcast equipment: Microwave Receive Sites,
Satellite Dishes, Equipment Centers, Studios, Control Rooms, and Newsrooms.
• Works with operations on remote field productions - setting up, breaking down and troubleshooting
receivers and transmitters, cables and switchers. Establishing and maintaining satellite, microwave
and/or MPEG transmission links.
• May be called out any time of the day for initiating repairs
• Coordinates repair of equipment with outside vendors.
• Works with all users to determine technical needs and concerns.
• Oversees the documentation and equipment maintenance history database and generates status reports
for both users and supervisor.
• Provides primary vendor interface for troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Resolves software problems beginning at the lowest level (user – tech - vendor).
• Evaluates, researches and recommends equipment and software acquisitions for the network sites
• Oversees the Installation and upgrades of systems components and software as directed.
• Maintains equipment center and workshop, spare parts inventory, tools and storage areas.
1

2. • Ensures that disaster recovery methods are accurate and accessible (Back-ups.)
Will troubleshoot equipment and recommend appropriate solutions including vendor repair, in house
repair or equipment replacement.
• Will routinely review broadcast equipment, software, work stations and develop and carry out regular
maintenance schedule that will reduce damage and loss due to everyday wear and tear.
• Works closely with Chief Engineer, IT Manager and peers to develop proficiency resolving engineering
and IT issues.
• Quickly isolate and troubleshoot engineering and IT issues in a demanding work environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronics at the component level. Read, interpret and update station drawings,
flow charts and cable run lists.
• Develop work around to keep systems running and multi-channel network on air.
• Take direction well and be able to work with vendor support over the phone to resolve issues.
Job Requirements:
Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Incumbent Must Possess to Perform Job
Adequately:
• A college degrees in electrical and computer engineering, training at technical college or military training in radio
engineering is required
• 15 or more years in radio/television broadcast engineering is required
• 10 or more years of managing radio or television engineering and technical staff is required
• An FCC license is mandatory and SBE certification is preferred.
• Must agree to the corporation’s statement of faith
Physical Requirements, Mental, Equipment & Working Condition Elements:
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must be able to sit for up to one hour during on air production
• Disclosure:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Normal Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works indoors and is exposed to outside weather
conditions in a variety of positions, such as flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead. When work is performed outdoors,
there may be full exposure to the elements. Incumbents perform physical labor for extended periods requiring physical
strength and endurance and use a variety of hand and power tools involving repetitive motion. Incumbents may work
under damp conditions and grasp, crouch, sit, stand, walk on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, bend, crawl, kneel, stoop,
pull, reach, push, twist, climb ladders and work on sloping surfaces; may grasp, drag, lift and carry items weighing 75
pounds or less and will do so with or without assistance, and with or without the aid of lifting devices. Incumbents may
be exposed to chemicals, solvents, paint, dust, grease/oil, fumes, electrical and mechanical hazards, vehicular traffic,
vibration, and noise. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places;
airborne particles, and are at risk of electrical shock. Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the
class and have mobility, color and peripheral vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be
performed.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally noisy and loud. May require on-call
status and subject to overtime and emergency call back.
2

3. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the associate(s) in this job. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary by position.
3